Northland

28 - 31

Full Time

Otago

Northland vs Otago

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

75'

Rohan Wingham comes on.

75'

Benjamin Lopas comes off.

75'

Try

Remsy Lemisio scores the try from close range.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Heremaia Murray took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Heremaia Murray took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Rob Rush took full advantage.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Liam Hallam-Eames coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Sam Caird coming off.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Daniel Hawkins coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Jordan Trainor coming off.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Donald Boyd coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Lisati Milo-Harris coming off.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Remsy Lemisio coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Chris Apoua coming off.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Richie Asiata coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Matt Moulds coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Trainor goes through the gap.

64'

Conversion

The Otago supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Otago are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Fabian Holland touching down.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Hudson Creighton goes through the gap.

61'

Rory Woods comes on for Northland.

59'

Terrell Peita leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Otago results in a try for Finn Hurley.

56'

What a run here by Finn Hurley as they get over the gainline!

56'

Cameron Millar played a key part in that try.

56'

Lucas Casey comes on for Otago.

55'

Harry Taylor leaves the field.

55'

Benjamin Lopas comes on for Otago.

55'

Rohan Wingham leaves the field.

55'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Liam Coltman getting some game time.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Henry Bell being replaced.

49'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with George Bower getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Saula Ma'u being replaced.

46'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Salmon getting some game time.

46'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Brady Rush being replaced.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Joe Cooke getting some game time.

46'

Otago decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Umaga-Jensen being replaced.

46'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Esile Fono getting some game time.

46'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Rob Cobb being replaced.

46'

Rivez Reihana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Brady Rush makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Otago make a substitution with Waqa Nalaga coming on.

43'

Otago make a substitution with Ajay Faleafaga coming off.

43'

Otago make a substitution with Nathan Hastie coming on.

43'

Otago make a substitution with James Arscott coming off.

43'

Conversion

Cameron Millar adds the two points for Otago.

42'

Try

Cameron Millar intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

42'

Cameron Millar makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Rivez Reihana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Otago sub Fabian Holland comes onto the field.

40'

Sam Fischli departs for Otago.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Simon Parker being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Northland ends with a try for Heremaia Murray.

29'

Spellbinding play by Rivez Reihana is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Rivez Reihana breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Cameron Millar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Christian Lio-Willie as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Christian Lio-Willie breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Josh Whaanga breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Whaanga bursts through to advance the Otago attack.

21'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

19'

Try

Northland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Allan Craig picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Lisati Milo-Harris sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Brady Rush took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

13'

Try

Rob Rush scores the try from close range.

12'

Penalty Goal

Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northland v Otago 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Thu 3rd October 2024, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Otago win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

49%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

48%

Possession Last 10 min

52%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

28 - 31

75'

Lemisio

26 - 31

74'

Millar

63'

21 - 31

Holland

62'

21 - 29

Millar

57'

21 - 24

Hurley

56'

21 - 22

Millar

42'

21 - 17

Millar

42'

21 - 15

Half Time

Reihana

21 - 10

30'

Murray

19 - 10

29'

Millar

28'

14 - 10

Lio-Willie

27'

14 - 8

Reihana

14 - 3

19'

Craig

12 - 3

18'

Reihana

7 - 3

13'

Rush

5 - 3

12'

Millar

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Northland

Otago

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Defence Profile

Northland

Otago

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

34%

33%

3-6 secs

56%

52%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

59'

60'

70'

73'

Northland

Otago

Northland vs Otago Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northland face off against Otago in Hilux NPC Round 9 on Thu 3rd October 2024 at Semenoff Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 16:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:05 EST in the US.

Otago won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Otago in 9th and Northland in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northland vs Otago Squads

The official squads for Northland vs Otago will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.